Prevention Research Center on Nutrition & Physical Activity News & Events

STUDY: State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index

A new study examines severe obesity prevalence among US adults by sociodemographic characteristics and by state after adjusting for self-report bias.  Zhao L, Park S, Ward ZJ, Cradock AL, Gortmaker SL, Blanck HM. State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2023 Jul;20. … Continue reading “STUDY: State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index”

STUDY: The Societal Costs and Health Impacts on Obesity of BMI Report Cards in US Schools

A new study aims to estimate the 10-year cost-effectiveness of school-based BMI report cards, a commonly implemented program for childhood obesity prevention in the US. Poole MK, Gortmaker SL, Barrett JL, McCulloch SM, Rimm EB, Emmons KM, Ward ZJ, Kenney EL. The societal costs and health impacts on obesity of BMI report cards in US schools. Obesity (Silver … Continue reading “STUDY: The Societal Costs and Health Impacts on Obesity of BMI Report Cards in US Schools”

HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q2 2023

This quarter, we were delighted to host several coffee chats featuring a variety of speakers and topics, highlighting ways to promote nutrition, physical activity, and health equity through the adoption of evidence-based interventions. We also published some new resources and publications and are excited to share the release of a new podcast led by a … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q2 2023”

STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments

A new study identifies evidence-based healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity strategies related to obesity prevention in large local health department Community Health Improvement Plans. Dupuis R, Reiner JF, Silver S, Barrett JL, Daly JG, Lee RM, Gortmaker SL, Cradock AL. Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement … Continue reading “STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments”

Teen Ambassadors in Boston Needed for May & Summer!

This opportuniy has passed. Thank you for your interest! We received a new grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the use of free sunscreen dispensers in Boston parks frequented by teens. We are seeking Teen Ambassadors from four Boston neighborhoods to help us to come up with teen-centered sun protection … Continue reading “Teen Ambassadors in Boston Needed for May & Summer!”

STUDY: Safe streets for some: A review of local active transportation responses across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new study contrasts 51 US cities’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, namely street reallocation criteria and messaging related to physical activity and active transportation during the early months of the pandemic.   Abstract Introduction & research objectives The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily travel. This paper contrasts 51 US cities’ responses, namely street reallocation criteria … Continue reading “STUDY: Safe streets for some: A review of local active transportation responses across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic”

HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q1 2023

2023 has been off to a great start for the HPRC! We’re continuing to advance our Center’s mission through our core research work with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission, our regular connections with a network of over 900 public health professionals through the CHOICES Community of Practice, continued … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q1 2023”

New Resource: Fact Sheet on Movement Breaks in the Classroom

The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the CHOICES Project team, along with input from key partners, is excited to announce the release of several fact sheets that align with our key priority areas. We will continue to post in our News & Events section as new fact sheets … Continue reading “New Resource: Fact Sheet on Movement Breaks in the Classroom”

New Resource: Fact Sheet on Sugary Drink Consumption

The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the CHOICES Project team, along with input from key partners, is excited to announce the release of several fact sheets that align with our key priority areas. We will continue to post in our News & Events section as new fact sheets … Continue reading “New Resource: Fact Sheet on Sugary Drink Consumption”

Dr. Steve Gortmaker to Present on NIH Prevention in Focus Webinar 1/19

As part of the National Institutes of Health Office of Disease Prevention’s Prevention in Focus webinar series, Dr. Steve Gortmaker will present on January 19, 2023 at 12:00pm Eastern about cost-effective interventions to prevent obesity and chronic disease and improve health equity. Prevention in Focus Webinar Series: Cost Effective Interventions That Can Prevent Obesity and … Continue reading “Dr. Steve Gortmaker to Present on NIH Prevention in Focus Webinar 1/19”